I started with a black background and ran my Vintage Floral Flourish INKboss plate through my Big Shot using a Metal Adapter Plate (coming soon to the AJVD Store!) What that does is just gives it just an added embossing boost and shows a deeper impression! This black actually looks like leather in person!

I added a little bit of Spiced Marmalade shading to my Cup from the Coffee, Tea and Me die set.